SMOKEY BACON AND TOMATO SOUP

Serves 4. Calories per serving = 152

Ingredients
Cooking spray
2 onions, finely chopped
250g smoked bacon (fat-trimmed), diced
2 400g cans of chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 pint of vegetable stock
A few drops of Tabasco sauce
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 handful fresh basil

How to

• Spray a large pan with cooking spray and heat gently
• Add the onions and bacon and fry for 5-7min until the onions have softened and turned translucent and the bacon is slightly browned/golden. Do not allow to stick.
• Add the tinned tomatoes, tomato puree and vegetable stock simmer for 10-15mins.
• Place in a blender and whizz until smooth.
• Add the Tabasco, parsley and basil and serve piping hot.

TIP: To turn this from a light lunch or snack into a filling meal, try adding some red lentils.